| Global Event: | Total Solar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Total Solar Eclipse in Punta Cardo Grande, Tumbes |
| Begins: | Sun, May 11, 2059 at 1:47 pm |
| Maximum: | Sun, May 11, 2059 at 3:22 pm 1.001 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Sun, May 11, 2059 at 4:44 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 57 minutes |
| Totality: | 37 seconds |
All times shown on this page are local time. | |
May 11, 2059 — Total Solar Eclipse — Punta Cardo Grande
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Phase | Time | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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13:47:15 Sun, May 11 | Partial eclipse beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon touches the edge of the Sun is called first contact. | 316° | 59.2° | |
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15:22:04 Sun, May 11 | Totality beginsThe moment the edge of the Moon covers all of the Sun is called second contact. | 297° | 39.8° | |
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15:22:22 Sun, May 11 | Maximum eclipseThe deepest point of the eclipse, with the Sun at its most hidden. | 297° | 39.9° | |
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15:22:41 Sun, May 11 | Totality endsThe moment the edge of the Moon exposes the Sun is called third contact. | 297° | 40.0° | |
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16:44:27 Sun, May 11 | Partial eclipse endsThe moment the edge of the Moon leaves the edge of the Sun is called fourth contact. | 291° | 21.2° |
* Timings for the beginning & end of partial eclipse, the beginning & end of totality, and maximum eclipse are accurate to within a few seconds. This calculation uses a Delta T value of 78.2 seconds.
Timings for other events are approximate—they are included here as a rough guide to features that might be observable. The icons show the position of the Moon against the Sun at each stage.
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like near the maximum point. The curvature of the Moon's path is due to the Earth's rotation.
Where to See the Eclipse
Try our new interactive eclipse maps. Zoom in and search for accurate eclipse times and visualizations for any location.
Cloud Coverage (May 11)
In the past, this day was cloudy 30% of the time (since 2000).
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Punta Cardo Grande
| Eclipse Visibility From Punta Cardo Grande | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2050 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 29–30, 2050 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 25–26, 2051 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Apr 13, 2052 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 8, 2052 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
Note: Click on the date link for details in Punta Cardo Grande, or the path map image for global details. | |||